Help With Finding A New Guitar, And The Advantages Of 7-8 String Guitars |
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Help With Finding A New Guitar, And The Advantages Of 7-8 String Guitars |
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Apr 18 2014, 08:08 PM |
Hi everyone! As the topic suggests, I am thinking about acquiring a third electric guitar.
My main axe is the beloved Schecter Devil Custom - A link to some random shop with guitar photo and specification The second axe is an old Ibanez RG370B. I didn't sell this guitar as it is my first electric guitar, and I wouldn't get much money for it anyways, so instead I lend it to few of my friends that were in need of an electric guitar and had no money to buy a proper one. The Ibanez was not really my kind of a guitar, first few days with my Schecter and I already liked everything about it more than the RG. Also, the Tremolo in the Ibanez was a really pain in the *** for me, it never stayed in tune and changing strings took me ages. That is one of the reasons why I bought my Schecter without a Floyd Rose. Years have passed, and I would really like to add the Floyd Rose to my playing, so am pondering the possibility of buying another guitar. Being greedy and having problems with spending big chunks of money, I am also considering buying a 7-8 string with a Floyd Rose. That would give me two new tools in one package. But I don't really know/understand the advantages and disadvantages of 7-8 string guitars (besides the uber obvious advantage of having those additional strings that make playing low/heavy riffs easier/possible). As for now I don't really have any specific guitars/brands in mind, I even think about a possibility to buy another Schecter Devil Custom with Floyd Rose. That would be a safe strategy, because I would like the shape and look of the guitar for sure... But I think a different guitar would benefit my gear experience more... As for my "looks" taste, I have two opposite preferences: 1. Elegant, classic look like Les Paul / Unpainted "wooden" strat 2. More unorthodox shapes (I think my Devil Custom is a bit unorthodox shape, I don't like very wicked shapes like a coffin guitar:P) and wicked paintjobs. The budget is up to 2000$, I could throw in more, but think that this is already very big sum of money considering how "advanced" my guitar career is Of course the guitar would be used in Hard Rock/"not so black and deadly" Metal subgenres. Any suggestions? |
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Apr 18 2014, 08:31 PM |
First off I'm going with this. I am not an expert of a 7-8 stringer. I've owned (2) 7 strings, Schecter Loomis and an Ibanez RGD2127z. Of the 2 I liked the RGD better due to the added string and the width of the neck it felt more natural holding with my tiny hands. The Loomis was great as well just not a fan of the neck. I had 0 problems with either of them once they got setup. Needless to say I don't own either one of them nor am I let down in doing so. Just never really picked the guitars up other than to play a few songs by people who use 7s. So my opinion is pretty solid on not buying a 7 unless you have the chance to kinda borrow one and see if it out shines the other guitars.
I once owned an ESP/LTD Alexi-600 great overall guitar. Loved the guitar other than I like playing sitting down and its a V. If I'm correct Schecters and LTD that are factory made are actually made in the same factory. I know the neck of the LTD felt like older Hellraisers with the rose inlay. Which I would love to sit down and try an EC-1000 myself as its a LP copy but lighter and thinner neck. Maybe one day I shall go check one out. Maybe something like a Jackson Kelly, weird but not over the top crazy looking body. Should come equipped with a Floyd Rose as well. With that kinda cash limit I would say the Sky is your limit! -------------------- Guitars:
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Apr 19 2014, 03:05 PM |
Hey mate Why not go into a shop and try ALL the seven or 8 stringed guitars you find there? Make a decision based on what you like, not on what we like? I learned this from Todd If you ask me - I would be curious to try the 7 stringed PRS SE - haven't gotten my hands on that one yet...
https://www.prsguitars.com/secustom7string/ |
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Apr 19 2014, 03:24 PM |
I don't have experience with 7/8 strings guitars but the advantage is that you will be able to play very low riffing in the style of Metalcore Mathcore and Djent bands. In the past I had an Ibanez RG520 with Floyd rose and it worked very good, I've never had problems with the system. Regarding what guitar you should choose, I'm with Todd and Cosmin, go to many music stores, try guitars and choose the one that feel more comfortable in your hands. Check if it keeps tuning, if the Floyd rose system is solid, the distance between strings and fret board, tone, etc. Once you find the right one, get back home and think about it a bit to be sure. Sometimes the store situation added to an insistent seller can make you take a wrong decision.
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